Victorinox Swiss Army Climber II Pocket Knife Review

Victorinox is considered the best pocket knife manufacturer in the world, with almost a century in the business, Victorinox designs and manufactures the most multi-utility pocket knives with utmost quality. They are the sole supplier of these knives to the Swiss army.

The Victorinox gets its name from the founder’s mother Victoria. The French term for stainless steel “inox” got added in the year 1921. They are a pioneer in pocket knives, their “Swiss Army Knives” are so famous worldwide

Every knife from Victorinox has 126 years of history & craftsmanship behind it. Truly the first knife was designed and made for Swiss soldiers, who were in need of a foldable knife that can open the tin and a rifle. Thus Victorinox started its journey and now owns the “Swiss Army Knife” copyright. The knife proved to be really useful for the soldiers during the world war. And even today, the company is proud to say that the astronauts use Victorinox as their standard equipment.

The Victorinox knives have been used by the people who climbed to Mt.Everest and reached Artic. With such a big history behind it, Victorinox Swiss Army Climber II is a product of sheer brilliance and years of perfection. Climber II has a tool for every requirement.

Victorinox Swiss Army Climber II, Specs

The Tools

Victorinox Swiss Army Climber II comes with a whopping 14 tool-set that can benefit an active adventurer. The climber comes with tools like a large blade, small blade, scissors, can opener with a small screwdriver, cap lifter with a screwdriver, wire stripper, multi-purpose hook, corkscrew, reamer with sewing eye, tweezers, toothpick, and key ring inox.

Most of the tools come in handy in our every day-to-day activity and hence it is a real money saver. This wonderful handy tool comes with a nylon handle, which is lightweight material compared to the Climber Swiss Army I.

The Blades

The entire tool set is made up of stainless steel, giving it a long-lasting, corrosion life. This product is completely manufactured in Switzerland like every other Victorinox product, which assures that there is no compromise in terms of quality.

The blades prove to last longer with a little bit of care. An occasional air blow or usage of Victorinox oil can help to keep the pocket knife set in a solid state. The blade proved to be strong and withstand a huge amount of pressure too.

The long and short blade comes really sharp and can be used long without the need for sharpening. The blade used in the scissor was thin but sharp enough to cut through things. The can opener’s blade was sharp enough to punch through the tin. The flat-head screwdriver is designed to handle most screw heads.

The corkscrew proved to be really convenient while untying knots and opening bottles. The reamer was powerful enough to punch through things and the sewing eye made it convenient to stitch even thick materials.

The Handle

The body is made up of nylon, even though it’s less durable, it is a lightweight material giving us an advantage. The knife’s body is given a matte finish, unlike any model from Victorinox.  This gives the knife an enhanced grip and less shine on the body.

The edges of the knife seem to be sturdy and don’t break off easily even if a lot of stress or leverage is given. The screw that holds the tools can be tightened occasionally.

Pros & Cons

Final Verdict

The original Climber has a collider handle, but the Climber II has a matte finish. When it comes to the tools provided with the Climber II, Victorinox has given an appealing product for a cheaper price. But most people feel that this product lacks the finish of a real Swiss Army Knife. The Philips screwdriver is replaced by a corkscrew. Victorinox gives a lifelong warranty with the Climber II.

Being a company that has been known well in the market, the brand name is originally Swiss, which certainly means it carries class and style. It is known to be one of the most popular companies which manufacture not only knives but also bags and other kinds of merchandise. Thus, with a strong presence in the global market, Victorinox has certainly made a reputation for itself not only in Europe but across all continents where its products are shipped. Thus, when it’s Swiss, consider it to be the best.